Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 305,538.7Nu. (5,706.9A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 86,018.4Nu. (1,606.7A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 6.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 26.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,338.45 Nu. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 6,424.57 Nu. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 803.07 Nu. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 535.38 Nu. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 588.92 Nu. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 286.18 Nu. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 216.92 Nu. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 178.08 Nu. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 478.06 Nu. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 182.58 Nu. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 77.54 Nu. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 350.69 Nu. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 332.54 Nu. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 315.57 Nu. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 516.22 Nu. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 119.01 Nu. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 102.22 Nu. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 108.38 Nu. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 159.39 Nu. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 91.16 Nu. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 79.72 Nu. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 179.92 Nu. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 123.40 Nu. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,070.76 Nu. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 367.22 Nu. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 405.43 Nu. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2,569.83 Nu. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 240.92 Nu. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8,030.71 Nu. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 321.23 Nu. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 232.64 Nu. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,105.21 Nu. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 371.53 Nu. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,378,322.06 Nu. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,868,610.77 Nu. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 14,395.45 Nu. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,191.74 Nu. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,355.82 Nu. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,904.11 Nu. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,368.06 Nu. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,177.84 Nu. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 130,183.87 Nu. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,051,322.21 Nu. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,928.89 Nu. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,220.52 Nu. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,410.98 Nu. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,070.27 Nu. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 113,168.95 Nu. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 89,942.90 Nu. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 189,631.63 Nu. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 141,367.62 Nu. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 50,716.87 Nu. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 37,742.09 Nu. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 296,794.61 Nu. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.37 |
Prices in Australia
This country had 14153 entries in the past 12 months by 1510 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Australia
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Sydney | 68.2 | 51.0 | 60.7 | 73.6 | 57.5 | 131.4 | |
| Canberra | 65.5 | 33.8 | 51.7 | 72.8 | 62.9 | 132.7 | |
| Melbourne | 62.4 | 35.0 | 50.4 | 72.0 | 58.3 | 147.3 | |
| Adelaide | 61.3 | 28.3 | 46.9 | 69.2 | 61.8 | 132.6 | |
| Perth | 60.0 | 32.7 | 48.1 | 70.7 | 58.3 | 142.2 | |
| Brisbane | 58.1 | 34.5 | 47.8 | 69.8 | 57.1 | 142.6 |
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